57. Mr. David Adamsasked the First Commissioner of Works whether, in view of the continuance of smoke pollution arising from the burning of raw coal in Government offices and buildings in London under the control of his Department, he will take steps to terminate this public nuisance?
§ Sir P. SassoonI would refer the hon. Member to my reply to his question of 28th June last, to which I regret I have nothing to add.
Mr. AdamsThe answer was to the effect that nothing would be done. Are we to assume that nothing will be done in the matter?
§ Sir P. SassoonThis coal is used where local circumstances permit and the cost is not too great.
Mr. AdamsMay I ask whether a little additional cost is to be put in the balance against abolishing the smoke nuisance of London?
§ Sir P. SassoonIt is not only a question of the cost.